I'm always on the lookout for coffee joints that know what a coffee joint
is supposed to be (a social space where people can work and linger for as
long as they please).

The Larchmont Bungalow roasts and grinds their own all-organic coffee. It's
super spacious, has outlets and fast WiFi and friendly staff.

There'a a big sign that asks people using laptops or studying to be
considerate about hogging a table between the hours of 10 and 3. I asked
the guy behind the counter about that, but he said I could linger for as
long as I wanted and to just ignore the sign.